Health & Social Care CACHE Diploma Level 1
Working in the Health & Social Care sector requires a very special kind of person. Dedicated, passionate and always willing to go the extra mile to help make a real difference to the lives of others.
If you are considering a career working with children and young people or adults, then this may be the course for you.
The programme has been designed to help you understand the basic requirements of the health and social care sector, giving you the skills to progress to further study, then Higher Education or employment.
Engaging with employers is also an integral part of this programme – we’ll seek to ensure that you have opportunities to gain real-world experience of your chosen sector.
If you are considering a career working with children and young people or adults, then this may be the course for you.
The programme has been designed to help you understand the basic requirements of the health and social care sector, giving you the skills to progress to further study, then Higher Education or employment.
Engaging with employers is also an integral part of this programme – we’ll seek to ensure that you have opportunities to gain real-world experience of your chosen sector.
Course Information
Course Type:
16-18
Study Mode:
Full Time
Qualification:
Location:
Deane Road Campus
Course Code:
HS031-YP01
Course Length:
36
Start Date:
September 2026
Subject Area:
HEALTHCARE, SCIENCE & EDUCATION
Overview
Working in the Health & Social Care sector requires a very special kind of person. Dedicated, passionate and always willing to go the extra mile to help make a real difference to the lives of others.
If you are considering a career working with children and young people or adults, then this may be the course for you.
The programme has been designed to help you understand the basic requirements of the health and social care sector, giving you the skills to progress to further study, then Higher Education or employment.
Engaging with employers is also an integral part of this programme – we’ll seek to ensure that you have opportunities to gain real-world experience of your chosen sector.
If you are considering a career working with children and young people or adults, then this may be the course for you.
The programme has been designed to help you understand the basic requirements of the health and social care sector, giving you the skills to progress to further study, then Higher Education or employment.
Engaging with employers is also an integral part of this programme – we’ll seek to ensure that you have opportunities to gain real-world experience of your chosen sector.
What You'll Learn
Topics on your Study Programme will include:
• Understanding the range of service provision and roles
• Understanding the principles and values in Health & Social Care
• Awareness of protection and safeguarding in Health & Social Care
• Introduction to communication in Health & Social Care
• Introductory awareness of equality & inclusion, health & safety, and person-centred support
Elements of study
Your programme consists of the following elements:
• Study of your chosen vocational subject - 50% of your programme
• Employability skills, such as punctuality, attendance, communication and team work
• A youth social action programme which will benefit the local community
• Tutorial and personal development, such as healthy living, volunteering and citizenship skills
• Understanding the range of service provision and roles
• Understanding the principles and values in Health & Social Care
• Awareness of protection and safeguarding in Health & Social Care
• Introduction to communication in Health & Social Care
• Introductory awareness of equality & inclusion, health & safety, and person-centred support
Elements of study
Your programme consists of the following elements:
• Study of your chosen vocational subject - 50% of your programme
• Employability skills, such as punctuality, attendance, communication and team work
• A youth social action programme which will benefit the local community
• Tutorial and personal development, such as healthy living, volunteering and citizenship skills
How Will I Be Assessed?
You will be assessed through course work and classroom activities.
Entry Requirements
- A minimum of 4 GCSEs, graded 9-2
I'm Interested, What Next?
You need to speak to one of our tutors before you can enrol on to this course therefore, please use the 'apply' button on this screen to register your interest. Once we have your details we will send you a text with a link to book a telephone interview. Please be aware that when a tutor calls you our number will appear as unknown/with-held/private.
Future Opportunities
After you have completed the course, you’ll have the opportunity to progress to further study at College. Following this, you may decide to move on to employment, university, or explore the possibility of doing a Higher Apprenticeship (Level 4).
Following further study you could work as a:
• Midwife, earning up to £44,000 per year
• Physiotherapist, earning up to £44,000 per year
• Occupational Therapist, earning up to £62,000 per year
Following further study you could work as a:
• Midwife, earning up to £44,000 per year
• Physiotherapist, earning up to £44,000 per year
• Occupational Therapist, earning up to £62,000 per year
Who Can I Speak To?
In the first instance please send a message to healthscience@boltoncc.ac.uk
How to Apply?
Click the ‘Apply’ button on this page.
You’ll be asked to set up a Learner Hub account so that you can track your application.
If you have any difficulties setting up your Learner Hub account, please email admissions@boltoncc.ac.uk
You’ll be asked to set up a Learner Hub account so that you can track your application.
If you have any difficulties setting up your Learner Hub account, please email admissions@boltoncc.ac.uk
Open Events
Open Events are your chance to experience Bolton College first-hand.
Register for one of the events below to chat to tutors, explore our facilities, and find out more about our amazing courses.
Visit boltoncollege.ac.uk/events to find an event and register.
Register for one of the events below to chat to tutors, explore our facilities, and find out more about our amazing courses.
- Wednesday 15th October 2025, 5pm-7pm
- Tuesday 18th November 2025, 5pm-7pm
- Monday 15th December 2025, 5pm-7pm
- Wednesday 9th February 2026, 5pm-7pm
- Thursday 12th March 2026, 5pm-7pm
- Tuesday 12th May 2026, 5pm-7pm
- Thursday 18th June 2026, 5pm-7pm
- Walk In Day, Thursday 2nd July 2026, 9am-4pm
Visit boltoncollege.ac.uk/events to find an event and register.
Enrichment
Sitting a job interview, writing a personal statement, applying for university - taking part in our enrichment programme will give you a CV to wow in all of these situations! You’ll benefit from departmental and cross-college enrichment with:
As well as giving you essential professional and technical skills, you’ll demonstrate that you’re a successful and well-rounded person, helping you to make a lasting impression.
We want you to have fun, so we also have plenty of leisure and sporting activities for you to enjoy, improving your health and wellbeing
- Inspiring trips and experiences
- Meetings with industry experts
- Visits to leading companies in your sector
As well as giving you essential professional and technical skills, you’ll demonstrate that you’re a successful and well-rounded person, helping you to make a lasting impression.
We want you to have fun, so we also have plenty of leisure and sporting activities for you to enjoy, improving your health and wellbeing
Why Choose Us?
We’re an elite College, and part of the University of Bolton Group, offering you a gateway to all of Greater Manchester’s vast range of fantastic opportunities for specialist careers, university degree courses and higher Apprenticeships.
We’ll reward your achievements with trips to The Anderton Outdoor Activity Centre and the opportunity to apply for the prestigious Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Our £75 million campus offers a refurbished fitness suite and sports hall; Apple Mac suites; libraries, a lecture theatre; hair and beauty salon; and a restaurant, café and canteen.
You’ll also enjoy a wide range of events, including showcases, enterprise activities and cultural celebrations.
You may qualify for a college bursary or financial support from Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust (LTCT), access more information here: LTCT Financial Support
We’ll reward your achievements with trips to The Anderton Outdoor Activity Centre and the opportunity to apply for the prestigious Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Our £75 million campus offers a refurbished fitness suite and sports hall; Apple Mac suites; libraries, a lecture theatre; hair and beauty salon; and a restaurant, café and canteen.
You’ll also enjoy a wide range of events, including showcases, enterprise activities and cultural celebrations.
You may qualify for a college bursary or financial support from Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust (LTCT), access more information here: LTCT Financial Support
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